Junior hardware designer / fpga - space & defence sector

RINA is currently recruiting for a Junior Hardware Designer/FPGA to join its office in Rome within the Electronics and System Engineering Division. Mission RINA is looking for a Junior FPGA Engineer to join our Engineering team and support the development, integration, and validation of FPGA‑based solutions. Key Accountabilities Support the analysis of FPGA architectures based on customer requirements and technical documentation. Assist in translating high-level system requirements into detailed FPGA specifications. Contribute to the implementation and integration of FPGA designs at the hardware board level. Develop RTL code using VHDL. Participate in the creation of reusable FPGA IPs. Support the definition of test strategies and the verification of FPGA functionalities. Help collect FPGA performance metrics to validate implemented features and IP integration. Document development activities, including coding, validation, and verification tasks. Assist in preparing project documentation, milestone reports, and review materials. Education Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic/TLC Engineering Qualifications Knowledge of VHDL and Verilog. Familiarity with FPGA synthesis tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus). Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Model Sim, VCS). Basic understanding of FPGA verification methodologies. Interest in FPGA debugging techniques. Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and hardware security concepts. Understanding of digital electronics and hardware architecture. Concepts of signal processing algorithms. Awareness of high-speed digital design techniques. Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2 C, RS422, MIL‑STD‑1553). Basic knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., Spice, Altium) or schematic design software (e.g., Cadence, Mentor). Academic or internship experience in aerospace or similar fields. Competencies WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently. PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally. INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others. DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise. FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making. RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99. #J-18808-Ljbffr